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Personalized, Preventive Primary Care For a Healthy and Full Life

Primary care providers do more than checkups and screenings. They build relationships with patients and understand what’s going on in your life and health. At AdventHealth Ottawa, formally known as Ransom Memorial Health, our primary care professionals work closely with you to understand your needs and concerns, so together we can develop a plan of preventive care that helps you lead a long and healthy life.

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In order to live your best, you want to feel your best. AdventHealth Ottawa is here to help you stay on track with all the health screenings men need — from high blood pressure and cholesterol to prostate and colorectal health. Remember, knowledge is power. Schedule an appointment, take the tests, and talk with your doctor. Stay active and rested and follow through with that follow-up. Because being confident in your whole health and wellness starts with being in the know.

Men's Health

Internal Medicine: Prevention is the key to wellness, and your primary care doctor is a partner in your journey. Working together, you and your primary care doctor can find ways to maintain good health through regular checkups, screenings, immunizations and managing chronic diseases. The team of board-certified primary care doctors at AdventHealth Ottawa can help you build a healthy, whole-body foundation with a wide range of services. Our primary care specialties include:
Acute and chronic disease management
Adult preventive medicine
Cancer screenings
Care of minor injuries
Educational services
Family medicine
Flu vaccines
Immunizations
Laboratory services
School and sports physicals
Social support counseling
Stroke or heart attack screenings
Wellness exams
Primary Care for Women: We know it isn’t easy, but it’s important to make time in your busy life to take care of your health. At AdventHealth Ottawa, our primary care providers understand that women’s care needs are unique. We focus on the health and wellness issues that matter most to you and the women in our community. Through compassionate, respectful and individualized care, we’ll work together with you during every stage of your life and help coordinate care throughout your wellness journey. We offer a wide range of women’s primary care specialties, including:

Breast care

Family planning

Menopause symptom management

Reproductive health

Urinary health

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A Goal to Provide Whole-Person Care: The primary care providers at AdventHealth Ottawa are dedicated to delivering compassionate care with the latest advances and technology. But above all, our goal is to provide whole-person care that can help heal your body, ease your mind and lift your spirit.

We were founded on the principles of CREATION Life: Choice, Rest, Education, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition. With these principles guiding us, we aim to provide care that not only helps you overcome physical challenges, but also improves your emotional and spiritual health.

Our team of primary care clinicians are here when you need them to help you live your best life.

Sara Cunningham, APRN NP — Sara Cunningham, APRN, NP-C

Kelsey Lewis, NP, S — Kelsey Lewis, APRN, NP-C

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We’re here for you — body, mind and spirit. Get the expert primary care you need to live a strong and healthy life.

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Our multidisciplinary care team is here to help you coordinate your care and connect you with the resources you need to overcome any roadblocks in your way. Whether it’s helping you find child care during your treatments or a local gym where you can relieve some stress, we’re here to support you in body, mind, and spirit.

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Primary Care Physicians in Ottawa

Personalized, Preventive Primary Care For a Healthy and Full Life

Now Accepting Same Day Appointments

Be Proactive With Health Screenings for Men

Preventive Care Supporting Whole-Person Wellness

Special Care. Specialized Doctors. Primary Care

Cristina Goodwin, MD

Joel Kavan, DO

Laura Badjalimbe, NP, S

Sara Cunningham, APRN, NP-C

Kelsey Lewis, APRN, NP-C

Compassionate, Whole-Person Care Primary Care You Can Count On

Find Primary Care Near AdventHealth Ottawa

Tend to the Basics Prevention Is the Key to Wellness

Take Health Into
Your Own Hands

Primary Care Physicians in Ottawa

Personalized, Preventive Primary Care For a Healthy and Full Life

Now Accepting Same Day Appointments

Be Proactive With Health Screenings for Men

Preventive Care Supporting Whole-Person Wellness

Special Care. Specialized Doctors. Primary Care

Cristina Goodwin, MD

Joel Kavan, DO

Laura Badjalimbe, NP, S

Sara Cunningham, APRN, NP-C

Kelsey Lewis, APRN, NP-C

Compassionate, Whole-Person Care Primary Care You Can Count On

Find Primary Care Near AdventHealth Ottawa

Tend to the Basics Prevention Is the Key to Wellness

Take Health IntoYour Own Hands

Take Health Into
Your Own Hands